Timber Tina’s Lumberjack experience in Trenton, ME (near Mt Desert Island) is a wonderful fun filled affordable experience. It is an Amazing value. Where can you get a private experience for your family for under $100? For $75 our entire family had a blast learning to be a lumber jack. Tina’s passion comes out as…
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Cape Cod on a Budget with Kids
There is so much to do in Cape Cod on a Budget. Believe it or not we just completed Our cheapest vacation ever and it was to Cape Cod, MA. We spend just under $10 at an ice cream shop and gas money. Basically a FREE weekend Getaway thanks to 2 credit cards. Thanks to…
Mill Pond at Grafton Lakes State Park, NY
Mill Pond is the smallest of 5 lakes at Grafton Lakes State Park. It is free to park (unlike the main entrance where long pond is) and has a dirt boat launch ideal for kayaks and canoes. Getting There Use the address Mill Pond Parking, Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton, NY in google maps. If…
Thompsons Lake State Park, NY
Address68 Thompsons Lake RoadEast Berne, NY 12059 Thompsons Lake State Park is a small lake located in East Berne, NY about 30 minutes from Albany, NY. It’sa short drive to John Boyd Thacher State Park including Wild Play Ropes course, where there’s wonderful views, Hiking trails and a ropes course. If you are camping for…
Wild Play at Thacher Park
“Adventure activities of every intensity! 15 ziplines, 60 aerial games and a 40ft jump.“~ Wild Play at Thacher Park Minimum age 5 Minimum height: 4’8” (142cm) Maximum weight limit is 300lbs (136kg) 2 – 3 hours to complete Adventure Courses Classic Course 30 games and 9 ziplines in three levels of progressive intensity. Up to…
Capital District Area Farms in the Spring and Summer
Often people associate visiting farms in the fall for Fall Harvest, apple and pumpkin picking and all that Family fun Fall Activities that are offered. But Spring and Summer are also a Great time to visit farms. Baby Animal Days Baby Animal Days are my favorite time to visit farms. Infact we have visited both…
Why you should visit Albany-New York’s Capital
Most visitors to New York State Head to the City. Some visit long Island other’s head to the Adirondacks or the Finger lakes. New York is an amazing State to visit with diverse areas. But believe it or not there’s a lot to do and see In New York’s Capital- Albany. Best of All it’s…
Affordable Family Travel Adventures in 2019
As 2019 comes to an end I can’t help but look back at an amazing year of affordable family travel adventures. Thanks to traveling hacking, especially the south west airline companion pass, we had an amazing year including 13 trips from an over night camping safari to our first family trip to Asia. If you’re…
Affordable Safari Camping in the USA
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey Safari Camping Wonderful Affordable Experience for all Ages. Our family had a great time at Six Flags Great Adventures Safari Camping. Here’s one more reason we love our six flags season passes. I don’t want to over sell this Safari Camping experience and have people be disappointed but…
Disneyland California: 20 Tips to Make the Most of your Visit
20 Disneyland, California Tips. A trip to Disneyland came be a wonderful experience at any age. It’s much more manageable than WDW. Here’s my tips and suggestions to make the most of a trip to Disneyland. Disneyland Tips: When to Visit. Where to Stay. 1. Visit Week Days and non-Holidays to avoid the crowds. We…